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Free programs and services for youth in the Spokane area.

For Youth and Families

We provide an array of programs and services designed to educate, care for, invest in, and advocate for youth in our community, including free preschool, violence prevention education, a teen council, and therapy for youth exposed to domestic violence.

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Бесплатное дошкольное учреждение

ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program) is a free preschool program for 3-4 year olds that includes additional care and support for the youth’s entire family. When the whole family is connected to meaningful resources, the child’s chances for success are greatly improved. 

Терапия психического здоровья

Trauma-informed mental health services are available for youth, up to 18 years old, who have directly or indirectly experienced domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed play and sand tray therapy, as well as EMDR.

Предотвращение насилия среди молодежи

To foster healthy relationships and prevent future violence, we engage with youth in a variety of ways, including healthy relationship curriculum, leadership development, self-care, and community building at our Transformations Camp and Self-Care Summit events. 

“I love it here!! This place has made me more confident and comfortable in public.” 

Camp participant

“It just helped me feel like I’m not alone and I can get a better perspective on things.”

Summit participant

"I’ve learned about the cycle of abuse and the warning signs. I’ve also got some resources and I am really relieved to know I can get help if I need it."

Healthy Roots participant

“These conversations were so valuable, thank you so much for helping us learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy behavior.”

Healthy Roots participant

Domestic Violence and Children

According to the Spokane Regional Health District:

  • 1 in 3 youth experience verbal abuse in their family
  • 1 in 5 youth witnessed abuse between adults more than once
  • 1 in 5 youth have been abused by an adult
  • 1 in 10 youth experience intimate partner violence
  • More than 2,000 children are documented as witnesses to a DV-related crime
  • 1,490 children were identified as victims in DV-related incidents
  • These numbers underestimate true exposure due to inconsistencies in tracking and underreporting

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Авг 11, 2025 Ноя 8 @ 8:50 пп

I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

View highlights from a powerful week-long experience for youth built around the theme “I AM EMPOWERED”.

Июл 1, 2025 Ноя 8 @ 8:50 пп

Violence Prevention: Adapting in the Face of Funding Cuts

Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.

Июн 6, 2025 Ноя 8 @ 8:50 пп

Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

On June 5th, in celebration of Pride Month, we held another Pathways Forward conversation to educate our community about supporting trans and nonbinary youth. Learn more about the challenges faced by this community in our recent blogpost. The conversation was…

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Июн 11, 2025 Ноя 17 @ 2:00 пп - 3:30 пп

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on November 17th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

Май 2, 2025 Ноя 19 @ 1:00 пп - 2:30 пп

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This Nov with Sharma Shields

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday. This month with Sharma Shields.

Июн 11, 2025 Ноя 20 @ 10:00 дп - 11:30 дп

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on November 20th at 10:00am. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.